Richard Chaffee

Richard Chaffee, 83, of Wattsburg, PA passed away at his residence after a short illness, on Thursday, February 12, 2009. He was born March 18, 1925 in Union City, P A the son of the late Alton and Matie M. (Thiem) Chaffee.

He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army, and had retired from Corry Jamestown Corp in 1986 after 27 years.

He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, was a dedicated hunter, the cutting and selling of firewood, and making maple syrup with his good friend Lee Morton.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Matie Chaffee, his wife Marie Chaffee, a stepson Ivan Lawrence and his wife Hazel, a great grandson Joshua Baumgardner and a grandson Larry Lawrence.

He is survived by a stepdaughter; Charlene Yost of Wattsburg, PA, stepsons; Ronald Lawrence and his wife Murriel of Mercer, PA and Raymond Lawrence and his wife Dorothy, 10 grand children, many great grandchildren and a very dear and special lady; Daisey Hazelett; and special friend and caregiver Bonnie Allen and dear friend and helper Jack Ellsworth.

Friends are invited to call at the GLENN FUNERAL HOME, 62 South Main Street Union City, PA on Sunday, February 15,2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. and may attend funeral services there on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 11 :00 A.M. Rev. Brad Yost, grandson of Mr. Chaffee will officiate with interment in Lawn Cemetery, Beaverdam, PA.

Memorials are requested to the American Cancer Society, 2115 West 38th Street, Erie, PA 16508-1925.

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